Application Engineer II

IDEX; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

PTO

Job summary

IDEX in Linthicum, MD is seeking an Applications Engineer for valves and flow control. You will size and select valves, review specs, provide documentation, and support sales with technical expertise.

Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations to deliver reliable, compliant solutions while addressing customer needs. The role requires a mechanical engineering degree and 3–7 years of valve industry experience, with onsite work in Maryland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering.
• 3–7 years of valves/flow-control experience.
• Experience with safety relief and control valves preferred.
• Ability to read P&IDs, datasheets, and analyze information.
• Strong communication with customers, distributors, and teams.

Responsibilities

• Valve sizing, selection, and application support with sales teams.
• Review datasheets, P&IDs, drawings to identify right valve configurations.
• Recommend materials matching service conditions.
• Use sizing tools, ERP configurators to predict performance.
• Develop sizing guides, installation/operation manuals.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for customers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional design, operations, quality, and supply chain teams.

Skills

Valve principles

Cv calculations

Flow characteristics

Communication skills

3D modeling

ERP systems

Multi-tasking

CAD software

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Industrial Eng

Tools

CAD software

ERP systems

Job description

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

US Valve is seeking a proactive and technically skilled Valves and Flow Control Applications Engineer to join our Engineering team.

We manufacture high-performance check valves assembled in our Linthicum, MD facility, serving critical applications across industrial, commercial, and specialty markets.

The Valves and Flow Control Applications Engineer plays a key role in helping customers, sales teams, and internal engineering groups select and apply valves and fluid control products. The person in this role uses technical knowledge, strong communication skills, and practical engineering judgment to make sure customers receive solutions that fit their performance and compliance requirements. This work includes valve sizing, product selection, documentation, quotation support, and ongoing technical support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Valve Selection, Sizing, and Application Support

1. Coordinate with sales team to size and select valves based on process conditions, material requirements, performance needs, and customer specifications.
2. Review datasheets, P&IDs, drawings, and engineering specifications to identify the right valve configuration for a given application.
3. Recommend materials such as metals, seat materials, and elastomers that match the service conditions.
4. Use internal tools, sizing calculators, ERP configurators, and engineering software to produce predict performance and highlight application concerns.
5. Develop and improve sizing tools, application guides, and installation/operation manuals.
6. Review regulatory requirements, including domestic content requirements, and provide guidance to the Sales team including sourcing requirements, cost, and execution requirements.

Customer and User Technical Support

1. Serve as a technical contact for customers and channel partners by gathering application details, answering questions, and recommending solutions.
2. Prepare and deliver cut sheets, technical documentation, and product recommendations.
3. Work through product and application issues by offering troubleshooting support and cost-effective solutions.
4. Provide clear and timely communication to ensure customers understand their options and the reasoning behind recommendations.
5. Together with Product and Quality engineers, perform root cause analysis on customer field failures. Communicate the results of failure analysis professionally and clearly to external stakeholders.

Engineering Documentation and Quality System Support

1. Review special or complex incoming orders for accuracy and alignment with technical requirements.
2. Create routings, item records, quality alerts, and work instructions to guide production during the manufacture of products for special or complex projects.
3. Create or update Bills of Material and complete Engineering Change Requests and Engineering Change Notices.
4. Support company quality initiatives by maintaining accurate information, compliant documentation, and tracking customer product complaint records.

Collaboration With Cross-Functional Teams

1. Work closely with design engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and project teams to support product development and order execution.
2. Communicate customer needs to design engineers to support custom valve solutions when needed.
3. Assist sales and marketing with technical content, demonstrations, and training materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Strong understanding of valve principles, flow characteristics, and Cv calculations
2. Familiarity with industry standards such as ASME, API, NACE, and CE or PED requirements.
3. - Ability to read P&IDs, interpret datasheets, and analyze mechanical and process information.
4. Strong communication skills for working with customers, distributors, engineers, and internal teams.
5. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
6. Experience with 3D modeling software and ERP systems (preferred).

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
2. Three to seven years of experience in valves, fluid control equipment, instrumentation, or a similar industry.
3. - Experience with safety relief valves, control valves, or specialized flow-control equipment is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. While performing duties of the job, employee is required to move around and be still; use hands to handle objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
2. Employee will occasionally lift up to 35 lbs.
3. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. Office and shop floor working environment.
2. Noise level is minimal with intervals of spikes.
3. Required to wear safety glasses and utilize safety equipment while present on the shop floor.
4. Occasional travel to customer or distributor locations for support or training may be required.

US Valve is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, US Valve will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $97,000.00 - $145,400.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

• Health benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings program with company match
• PTO
• and more

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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